to use all one's strength (ability)
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
predicament; one's ground; one's position
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
workload; quantity of work; work rate; units produced
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
good feeling; feeling good
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
I have nothing to do with it
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
stale; hackneyed; cliched
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
public relations section or department
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
main question; real issue at hand
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care